Outlining best practice when working with Gypsy, Roma and traveller communities.

This document presents research findings and practical recommendations for educators who wish to increase students’ use of Welsh within their learning and assessment. Drawing on evidence relating to linguistic confidence, belonging, learning experiences and language preferences, it outlines ways of integrating Welsh effectively into teaching activities, assessment and academic support. The guidance emphasises the importance of creating meaningful and supportive opportunities to use Welsh, helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to use the language in their studies and in the workplace in the future.

This document presents findings and practical recommendations on how health and social care education providers can increase students’ use of Welsh. Drawing on research evidence, it explores the factors that influence students’ language choices, including linguistic confidence, sense of belonging, learning experiences, and institutional support. The document offers a series of actions for managers and strategic leaders to consider when developing Welsh-medium and bilingual provision. It focuses on interventions that are most likely to have a positive impact on the use of Welsh and on the development of a bilingual workforce for Wales.

A collection of videos from staff sharing good practice in implementing automatic registration, and learners' experiences of the scheme. Automatic registration is a practice that is increasing across the sector, with the support and encouragement of the Coleg Cymraeg, to facilitate the access of students who can speak Welsh to Welsh-medium provision. It means that students who are Welsh speakers are automatically registered on Welsh-medium provision, rather than on English-medium provision. For more information and advice on how to implement automatic registration, please contact your institution’s Coleg Branch Officer.

A panel of academics sharing their experiences and advice regarding academic publishing in the company of Professor Huw Morgan, Dr Hannah Sams, Dr Sam Parry, Dr Geraint Palmer-Liyu and Dr Rhiannon Marks. The discussion is suitable for researchers who want to learn more about the process of publishing their work. The event took place at the National Library on 25 June 2026.

Introduction to the University of Wales Press by Dr Llion Wigley. This presentation gives an overview of the background of the press and a detailed guide to the process of submitting and publishing volumes.

Introduction to the Coleg Cymraeg academic e-journal, Gwerddon, by the deputy editor, Dr Hywel Griffiths. Gwerddon is a Welsh-medium open access academic e-journal which publishes research in a wide range of academic subjects. Its aim is to stimulate and encourage first-class academic discussion across as wide a range of subjects as possible through the medium of Welsh, and thereby to create a store of scholarly material for the use of research students and academics. All articles are published in Welsh and adhere to REF guidelines creating work of an international standard which is peer reviewed. This presentation gives an overview of the background of Gwerddon together with a detailed guide to the process of submitting and publishing articles in the journal.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of higher education. It is influencing the way students learn, how staff design teaching and assessment, and how institutions support academic development and digital skills. While AI presents significant opportunities, it also raises important questions around academic integrity, digital literacy, equity and inclusion.   This report explores the use of Artificial Intelligence within the context of Welsh-medium higher education, with particular attention to the opportunities and challenges facing Welsh speakers and speakers of minority languages. The report brings together current research, practical tests and feedback from staff and students to provide an overview of AI and its implications for Welsh-medium education. The report also highlights examples of good practice and identifies ways in which institutions can support the responsible and equitable use of AI. The report includes practical guidance and resources, recommendations on selecting appropriate tools, writing effective prompts, checking the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated content, and considering issues such as privacy, bias and transparency. We hope that the report will spark discussion, experimentation and collaboration across the sector to ensure that Welsh speakers can take fair advantage of DA developments, supporting a bilingual, inclusive and responsible approach to the use of these technologies in higher education.

A Welsh-language presentation to learn how LinkedIn can be used to network effectively, promote your work and raise your professional and academic profile.

The Research Conference will be held on 25–26 June at the National Library in Aberystwyth, and will be streamed on the Coleg Cymraeg's YouTube channel. See more information on the Coleg's website, and recordings of the papers will be available below following the conference. The research posters displayed at the conference can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

The Coleg commissioned behaviour change agency Claremont to create the Behaviour Change Implementation Pack. The pack is intended to provide guidance and advice to practitioners who work with learners who are in the process of making decisions about their education.  Together we can help prospective students to make informed decisions about their next steps when studying through the medium of Welsh at university. The video below provides an overview of the pack including: How to understand our audience The barriers and motivations that influence students' decisions about studying through the medium of Welsh The messaging strategies that can help reduce uncertainty, build confidence and demonstrate the benefits of studying through the medium of Welsh.

This recording includes a lively panel discussion which focuses on the role of assessors when working with employers and apprentices to highlight the value of the Welsh language as a key skill in the workplace.   Berni Tyler - B-wbl Consortium Director (Chairing) Dafydd Bowen - Director of People and Places, Mentera Gwyn-Arfon Williams –Work based assessor, Health and Social Care, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Rhian Williams – Assessor, Sgil Cymru Sue Jeffries – Managing Director, Sgil Cymru Angharad Elfyn – Apprentice, Sgil Cymru Helen Davies – Further Education and Apprenticeships Officer, Coleg Cymraeg   Highlights of the Webinar: - The official launch of the ‘Pecyn Prentis’ (Apprentice Pack for employers) resource, with contributors from the resource sharing their direct experiences. - Discussion between assessors and employers on how the resource can support their day-to-day work. - Good practices on how to convince apprentices and employers of the benefits of using the Welsh language in the workplace. - An open conversation on how to increase the Welsh language confidence of assessors, sharing challenges, successes, and inspiring examples.   The session was held on the 18th of June 2025.